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skiing Viechtach - idyllic winter holiday in lovely natural surroundings!

The Bavarian Forest is central Europe's largest forest with 6,000 km² of wooded area. In 1970 the national park Bavarian Forest was created which, together with the Bohemian Forest, forms the largest coherent forestal nature reserve in central Europe with a total span of 900 km². Besides of the Alpine region, this region is also known for its affinitiy to winter sports. Especially families will find exactly what they are looking for here. Those who prefer not to explore the Bavarian Forest on skis, can also go on a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride. The lovely castles and monastaries of the Bavarian Forest are definitevely worth while a visit. Numerous restaurant and quaint huts, which offer regional as well as international culinary highlights, should be on your list of to-do's as well. Viechtach - idyllic winter holiday in lovely natural surroundings!

At 600 m, the spa resort Viechtach offers all holiday makers tons of sunny hours on the pistes, thanks to its fog-free location. This resort in the Bavarian Forest was first mentioned in the 11th century. Numerous surrounding castle complexes bear witness to past epochs and are all accessible. An example is the castle ruins Altnussburg, which is the largest and oldest castle complex in the Eastern Bavarian area. Nature and culture friends, as well as spa and active holiday makers will get their money's worth in the Viechtach area.